| Regimental number | 5914 |
| Place of birth | Botany, New South Wales |
| Other Names | Herbert Austin |
| School | Dulwich Hill Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | McArthurs Parade, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs West, McArthurs Parade, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 16 |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 92 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edwin and Margaret WEST. |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Harry Walter West. Brother: Clifford Sydney West. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
